2015 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
Event Synopsis
This Synopsis outlines the events and specific requirements for the 2015 4-H Shooting Sports
National Championships. 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships follows the guidelines
and policies for National 4-H Competitive Events as established by National 4-H Headquarters,
National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) at the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA). For additional pertinent information for participants and coaches, see the
2015 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships GENERAL RULES.
EVENTS AT-A-GLANCE
The 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships consists of 9 disciplines with 3 events in each:
Discipline
Archery Compound
Event 1
FITA Round (1/2
FITA)
Event 2
Field Round (1/2 Field
Round)
Event 3
3-D Round
Archery Recurve
Field Round (1/2 Field
Round)
FITA Round (1/2
FITA)
3-D Round
Air Pistol
Timed Fire/Rapid Fire
Combo
Air Pistol Silhouette
Slow Fire - Bullseye
Air Rifle
National STD Threeposition Sporter Air
Rifle
Sporter Air Rifle Event
(Standing)
NRA Sporter Air Rifle
Silhouette
Hunting
Wildlife Identification
and Management
LF – Archery
Hunter DecisionMaking
LF – Smallbore Rifle
Hunter Skills
LF –Sporting Clays
Muzzle-Loading
50 Yard Bullseye
25 Yard Novelty –
Bottles and Haffner
Critters Combo
Muzzleloading Rifle
Silhouette
Shotgun
Sporting Clays
Skeet
Trap
Smallbore Pistol
Slow-Fire Bullseye –
Single Stage
Smallbore Hunter
Pistol Silhouette
Camp Perry Round
(modified)
Smallbore Rifle
NRA Smallbore
Silhouette Rifle
CMP Rimfire Sporter
Rifle
NRA Three-Position
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Updates For 2015
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Food and drink may be brought to the Heartland Public Shooting Park but no food or
drink may be brought into the Heartland Events Center or the Exhibition Hall. Food
vendors will be available at the Heartland Public Shooting Park, Heartland Events
Center and Exhibition Hall.
The Heartland Public Shooting Park allows use of golf carts, ATV’s, club cars and
similar vehicles on site. Individuals can rent two seat golf carts from the Heartland
Public Shooting Park for a fee of $50 per day. There are no half day rentals. Contact
the Heartland Public Shooting Park (308.385.5048) directly if you are interested in
renting a golf cart for the week. This request must be made by May 8, 2015 to
guarantee availability. Operators of all vehicles, including privately owned, at the
Heartland Public Shooting Park must be 18 years of age or older and hold a valid
driver’s license. Violation of this rule is grounds for disqualification for any individual
or team involved.
No golf carts, ATV’s, club cars or similar vehicles will be allowed on the 3D and field
archery ranges during competition this year.
Nebraska will be using the Megalink Target System for two of this year’s Air Rifle
events and one Air Pistol event. The Orion scoring system will be used to score the
Air Pistol Timed/Rapid Fire event.
To order ammunition (mainly shotshell) ahead of time, contact the G.I. Loan Shop at
(308)382-9573 (store) or Darlo Beazley at (308)379-1086 (cell) for specific questions
you may have regarding ammunition purchases. All ammunition must pre-ordered by
May1st to guarantee availability of the ammunition by the time of the event. Darlo
has limited access to rimfire ammunition and would recommend competitors to
purchase rimfire ammunition from another available source. G.I Loan Shop would
accept and hold shipments of ammunition for competitors in this year’s event.
Coaches and participants are reminded to check their specific discipline section in
this Synopsis for NGB version of rules that will be implemented this year.
Air Pistol Slow Fire – Bullseye Event – A finals is part of all major shooting
championships, such as the Olympics, World Championships, World Cups and
National Championships. This year, the top 8 competitors in the Air Pistol Slow Fire –
Bullseye Event will enter into a 10 shot finals. Each shot will be scored to 0.1 of a
point. Their finals score will be added to their 40 shot score to determine the top
individuals in the Slow Fire – Bullseye Event.
Game Calling - For 2015 it remains for exhibition purposes and will not figure into
the official scoring. Please see page 14 for more details and information.
There will be an Air Rifle competitors meeting before the start of the tournament.
All Air Rifle Silhouette shooters must load and cock their own rifles.
In shotgun, all targets will be pulled by hand in all events.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. & II.
ARCHERY EVENTS
• RECURVE
• COMPOUND
4-5
III.
AIR PISTOL EVENTS
6-7
IV.
AIR RIFLE EVENTS
8-9
V.
HUNTING SKILLS EVENTS
10-14
VI.
MUZZLE LOADING EVENTS
15-16
VII.
SHOTGUN EVENTS
17-18
VIII.
SMALLBORE PISTOL EVENTS
19-21
IX.
SMALLBORE RIFLE EVENTS
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ARCHERY EVENTS
RECURVE & COMPOUND
Two archery disciplines are recognized: Recurve Archery and Compound Archery. Both
disciplines shoot the same set of three events at the 4-H Shooting Sports National
Championships.
Any bow that uses pulleys or cams is deemed a compound. Note that while the three
governing bodies for the three different events have slightly different requirements or
restrictions-for the sake of simplification- the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships uses
one standard for equipment – for all events. Bows may be drawn only on approved ranges
with the permission of the range staff. Under no circumstance is “sky-drawing” permitted.
Armguards are optional and not required to be worn by participants. Procedural rules, course
of fire, scoring, etc. will follow the NGB unless otherwise noted.
EQUIPMENT STANDARD:
RECURVE ~ Longbows
& Recurve Bows
COMPOUND
ARROWS for both
disciplines
ARCHERY EVENTS
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
SCORING
NGB RULES
PERMITTED
One adjustable sight pin or
multiple hunting style sight pins
may be used; clicker and kisser
buttons permitted; Participants
may have as many sight pins as
deemed necessary; Torque
compensators are permitted. 60
lb. maximum draw weight.
Release aids, String peeps, optical
sights, spirit levels;
60 lb. maximum draw weight.
Multiple pin sights allowed.
Must meet AMO minimum weight
standard; 5 grains arrow weight
per pound bow peak draw weight.
NOT PERMITTED
String peeps and mechanical
release aids.
Overdraws may not place the
arrow rest further than 6 cm
from the pivot point of the
bow.
No arrows larger than
27/64ths in diameter are
permitted.
FITA ROUND (1/2 FITA)
122cm and 80 cm faces, full color FITA targets
60, 50, 40, and 30 meters in that order
3 ends of 6 arrows each from 60 and 50 meters;
6 ends of 3 arrows each from 40 and 30 meters.
4 minutes per 6 arrow end and 2.5 minutes per 3 arrow end
10 pts. -1 pt. from the center outward. Competitors will score inner 10’s
as Xs. Ties will be broken by the number of #10’s (including inner 10’s)
first, then #X’s, #9’s, #8’s etc. until tie is broken.
World Archery Federation / Target
http://rulebook.worldarchery.org/PDF/Official/2015-01-01/ENBook3.pdf
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FIELD ROUND (1/2 Field Round)
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
SCORING
NGB RULES
NFAA targets of sizes selected by the management and appropriate to
the course
Marked distances within the range of 5 to 60 yards
14 targets with at least one fan and one walk-up target, 4 arrows per
target
Participants will move through the course expeditiously and avoid delays
5, 4, 3 from the center outward. Tie breaks will be greatest #X’s, then
#5’s, #4”s, #3’s.
National Field Archery Association (2014/2015)
https://www.nfaausa.com/sites/default/files/201415%20ConstByLaws.pdf
3-D ROUND
TARGET
3-D targets as selected and placed by the management
DISTANCE
Unmarked distances from 5 to 50 yards
• Recurve maximum distance: 40 yards,
• Compound maximum distance: 50 yards
30 targets, one arrow per target
In consideration of time, no shooter may glass the target from the
shooting stake after taking his or her shot. Participants may glass the
target prior to shooting, but are reminded of the time restriction for their
shot. No adjustment of sights will be allowed after an archer has drawn
and letdown. No adjustment of sights will be allowed after an archer has
glassed the target while at the shooting stake.
Participants will move through the course expeditiously and avoid delays.
2 minutes time limit to shoot once archer has approached the shooting
stake. Lost arrow search is limited to 2 minutes.
IBO scoring procedures, dependent upon type of 3-D targets available.
• +11 pts.
11 ring or “X” ring centered inside the 10 ring
• +10 pts.
10 ring
• +8 pts.
8 ring
• +5 pts.
Any other body shot
• 0
Misses, glancing shots, not touching body color
(horns, rocks, logs, etc.) Hooves are considered
body color.
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
SCORING
NGB RULES
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Ties will be broken by the highest number of 11s, then number of 10s,
8s, etc.
IBO (2015) - http://www.ibo.net/pdf/2015/2015IBORules.pdf
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AIR PISTOL EVENTS
All events are “single pistol” matches, meaning participants are to shoot the entire course of fire
of that event with the same pistol. No pistol changes will be allowed between stages. When
not cased and not in use all air guns are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) in place
except as permitted by range officer.
SLOW FIRE -BULLSEYE
TARGET
SCORING
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIE BREAKERS
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
SHOOTING
POSITION
NGB RULES
Electronic – single bull Air Pistol target (similar to B-40)
Megalink Electronic Scoring System, operated by CMP staff. For more
details about the Megalink System go
to: http://www.odcmp.org/0313/default.asp?page=MOBILE_RANGE
10 meters or 33 feet
40 shots, 10 shot strings, 5 shots per bull
The top 8 competitors in the Air Pistol Slow Fire – Bullseye Event will
enter into a 10 shot Finals. Each shot will be scored to 0.1 of a point only
in the Finals. Their finals score will be added to their 40 shot score to
determine the top individuals in the Slow Fire – Bullseye Event.
Number of X’s, 10’s, etc. until ties are broken. Unresolved ties will be
broken with shot-by-shot shoot-offs.
1½ minute per record shot (15 minutes per string)
10 min preparation time, 15 min for unlimited sighting shots.
Any .177 caliber (4.5 mm) air pistol weighing less than 3.3 pounds with a
trigger pull of at least 17.6 ounces, metallic sights only. Overall size is
limited to those that will permit the pistol to be enclosed completely in a
rectangular box having inside dimension of 420mm x 200mm x 50mm
(Approximately 16.53” x 7.87” x 1.96”). Pellets must be single loaded.
One hand, standing
NRA International Style Pistol Rules CI16500 (2013 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/IntlPistol/intlpist-book.pdf
TIMED FIRE/RAPID FIRE COMBO
TARGET
SCORING
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIE BREAKERS
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
SHOOTING
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Orion 1 Bull air pistol target. The scoring rings are equivalent to the ISSF
air pistol target
Orion Scoring System, operated by National event staff
10 meters or 33 feet
Total of 40 record shots; strings of 5 shots; 5 shots per bull
In the following order – Xs, highest Rapid Fire Score, 10s, etc.
Timed-fire: 20 seconds per string of 5 shots
Rapid-fire: 10 seconds per string of 5 shots
Only pistols utilizing the 12.0 gram disposable CO2 powerlets are allowed.
Revolver or semi-automatic; capable of firing 5 rounds; .177 caliber
(4.5mm) weighing less than 3.5 pounds with a trigger pull of at least 2.0
pounds. Any sights - that do not project an image on the target.
Two-handed unsupported. Hands and arms must be free of the
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POSITION
NGB RULES
body and may not touch beyond the wrists (as silhouette) or onehand; standing.
NRA International Style Pistol Rules CI16500 (2013 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/IntlPistol/intlpist-book.pdf
AIR PISTOL SILHOUETTE
TARGET
DISTANCE AND
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
SHOOTING
POSITION
SCORING
NGB RULES
INFORMATION
TIE BREAKER
SPOTTER
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1/10 scale metallic silhouettes
10 chickens at 10 yards, 10 pigs at 12.5 yards, 10 turkeys at 15 yards, 10
rams at 18 yards in banks of 5 targets and shooting from left to right on
each bank of targets.
30 seconds ready time and 2 ½ minute firing time for each bank of 5
targets.
Any air pistol, .177 caliber, equipped with any sights that do not
project an image on the target and having a safe trigger.
Only standing positions may be used, two-hand holds permitted but the
hands and arms must be free of the body and may not touch beyond the
wrists (NRA Rule 5.8).
Any target knocked over or knocked off the stand in sequence is scored
as a hit (+1). Targets missed, spun but not knocked down, or hit out of
sequence is scored a miss (0).
NRA Pistol Silhouette Rules CS16830 (January 2011 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Sil-p/sil-pbook.pdf
Ties will be broken first by total number of rams counted for score. If a
tie remains, then by the total number of turkeys; then by number of pigs,
and then by number of chickens.
Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may
have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting.
The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice.
The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the
shooter or the shooter’s equipment after the shooter assumes their
position on the firing line.
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AIR RIFLE EVENTS
All air guns are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) when the gun is not being fired.
NATIONAL STANDARD THREE-POSITION SPORTER AIR RIFLE
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
APPROVED RIFLES
See National
Standard Three
Position Air Rifle
Rules, 4.2/4.8
CLOTHING
Electronic – single bull Air Rifle target (similar to AR 5/1) that will be
scored using the Megalink Electronic Scoring System, operated by CMP
staff. For more details about the Megalink System go
to: http://www.odcmp.org/0313/default.asp?page=MOBILE_RANGE
10 meters or 33 feet
3 x 20. 20 shots each position: prone, standing, and kneeling in that
order; (60 record shots)
See Rule 5.3.3, Prone – 20 record shots in 20 minutes, Standing – 20
record shots in 25 minutes, Kneeling – 20 record shots in 20 minutes.
Preparation period will be 10 minutes before match time.
4.2.1, Approved Rifles/Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air
rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Crosman CH2000
(CO2), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 or compressed air), Daisy
M853/753/953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy 888/887 (CO2), Daisy XSV40
Valiant (compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air, with nonadjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate) and the Champions Choice T200
(CZ 200T, compressed air, with adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate).
Daisy 887/888 rifles may have 2010 model replacement stocks.
Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not
extend above the ankles. Shoes must be worn in all positions. No boots
are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets
are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. Tight fitting
undergarments are not allowed, such as Under Amour, etc. See Rule 4.3
NGB RULES
CMP 2014-2016 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 10th Ed.
http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rules.pdf
TARGET
Electronic – single bull Air Rifle target (similar to AR 5/1) that will be
scored using the Megalink Electronic Scoring System, operated by CMP
staff. For more details about the Megalink System go
to: http://www.odcmp.org/0313/default.asp?page=MOBILE_RANGE
10 meters or 33 feet
40 shots standing. The top 8 competitors in the Standing Event will enter
into a 10 shot finals. Each shot will be scored to 0.1 of a point. Their
finals score will be added to their 40 shot score to determine the top
individuals in the Standing Event. See Rules 10.0 thru 10.7.10 in the
National Standards 3-P Air Rifle Rules Book.
See Rule 5.3.4, Two stages of 20 record shots in 25 minutes.
Preparation time begins 10 minutes before match time.
4.2.1, Approved Rifles/Air Rifles officially approved for Sporter Class air
rifle competitions are the AirForce Air Guns Edge, Crosman CH2000
(CO2), Crosman CH2009 (CO2 or compressed air), Daisy M853/753/
953/853CM (pneumatic), Daisy 888/887 (CO2), Daisy XSV40 Valiant
SPORTER AIR RIFLE EVENT (STANDING)
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
APPROVED RIFLES
See National Standard
Three Position Air
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Rifle Rules, 4.2/4.8
CLOTHING
NGB RULES
(compressed air), Air Arms T200 (compressed air, with non-adjustable
cheek-piece and butt-plate) and the Champions Choice T200 (CZ 200T,
compressed air, with adjustable cheek-piece and butt-plate). Daisy
887/888 rifles may have 2010 model replacement stocks.
Shoes are restricted to soft, low cut, athletic or street shoes that do not
extend above the ankles. Shoes must be worn in all positions. No boots
are permitted. A shooting glove may be worn, but no shooting jackets
are permitted. Up to two sweatshirts are allowed. Tight fitting undergarments are not allowed, such as Under Armour, etc. See Rule 4.3
CMP 2014-2016 National Standard Three-position Air Rifle Rules, 10thEd.
http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Rules.pdf
NRA SPORTER AIR RIFLE SILHOUETTE
TARGET
DISTANCE AND
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
APPROVED RIFLES
NRA Silhouette
Sporter Air Rifle
Rule 3.3 (b)
SHOOTING
POSITION
SCORING
SPOTTER
NGB RULES
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1/10 scale, metallic silhouettes
10 chickens - 20 yds., 10 pigs - 30 yds., 10 turkeys - 36 yds., 10 rams 45 yds. in banks of 5 targets and shooting left to right on each bank of
targets. All Air Rifle Silhouette shooters must load and cock their own
rifle.
15 second ready time and 2 ½ minutes firing time for each bank of 5
targets
Rule 3.3 (b) Sporter Air Rifle: Any unaltered factory sporter air rifle that is
or was a catalogue item, readily available over the counter to the general
public, weighing no more than 11 pounds, with scope and mounts. Rifles
utilizing pre-charged systems of any kind other than 12.0 gram disposable
C02 units are prohibited. No shooting gloves are allowed.
4-H National Championships rules restrict this event to .177 caliber only.
4-H also allows for an exception to the NRA Equipment rule for this
match: Rifles that qualify for the 3-P and Standing event may also be
used; in addition to those meeting the NRA 3.3 rule.
Rule 5.8 - Any standing position without artificial support. The rifle will be
supported by the hands and one shoulder. All parts of one hand must be
forward of the pistol grip. The chin may not rest on top of the comb. The
stock may not be hollowed, altered or manufactured so as to facilitate
chin contact. This does not preclude the use of abrasive materials or
finishes.
Targets knocked off the stand, in proper sequence, are scored as hits
(1). Targets not knocked off or hit out of order will be scored as
misses (0).
Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may
have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting.
The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice.
The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the
shooter or the shooter’s equipment after the shooter assumes their
position on the firing line. Coaches may not be Spotters.
NRA Rifle Silhouette Rules CS16820 (January 2014 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Sil-r/sil-r-book.pdf
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HUNTING SKILLS EVENTS
At the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational, all hunting skills events will be based on the
content of the following resources:
• 4-H Shooting Sports Hunting Leader Manual, Revised April 2013
• 4-H Shooting Sports Member Manual, New, April 2013
• Contact your state 4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator to obtain a copy of these manuals.
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NRA Hunters Guide
http://materials.nrahq.org/go/products.aspx?cat=Hunting_books_booklets_handbooks
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Federal Cartridge Company wildlife guides:
o Illustrated Guide to Upland Game Birds
o Illustrated Guide to Ducks, Geese and Swans
o Illustrated Guide to Small Game and Furbearers
o Illustrated Guide to Big Game Animals
http://www.federalpremium.com/education/education_materials.aspx
Nebraska’s state game laws & Federal Laws – a very specific scenario will be provided (see
information below) and will concern specific game species, no more than two species, and
will be from the nonresident point of view. Only knowledge relevant to that scenario will be
used for testing purposes; and only information found in the following online resources will
be utilized at the 2015 event: (Online & Downloadable)
2015 Turkey Guide:
o http://digital.outdoornebraska.gov/i/432227
2014 Big Game Guide:
o http://digital.outdoornebraska.gov/i/310836
2014 Hunting Guide:
o http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/guides/upland_game/pdf/huntguide.pdf
2014 Waterfowl Guide:
o http://outdoornebraska.ne.gov/hunting/guides/waterfowl/pdf/waterfowl.pdf
2014 Public Access Atlas:
o http://digital.outdoornebraska.gov/i/363569
This is a national hunting skills evaluation. Any species covered in the listed resources may be
included in the contest, including any game or furbearing animal north of Mexico in North
America. Participants may expect some focus on species found in the host state, but events will
only include species found in the listed resources.
Participants must provide:
Clipboard
Pens or pencils
Ruler or Tape
Orienteering compass
Protractor
Eye and Ear Protection
Suitable field clothing and footwear
Sunscreen (recommended)
Shooting Equipment: Participants must provide their own archery equipment, firearms and
ammunition for the live-fire events, but they must meet the restrictions listed below. No
equipment is provided.
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Prohibited items:
Radios
Cell Phones
Any equipment exceeding event guidelines
Field Guides
Range Finding Equipment (see below)
HUNTING SCENARIO/HUNTER DECISION MAKING
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
DECISION
MAKING
2015 HUNTING
SCENARIO
COURSE
TIME LIMITS
SCORING
This event is based on: ethics, safety, landowner relationships, Federal
games laws & regulations, and the host state game laws.
Participants may be asked to demonstrate knowledge or skill and/or may
be evaluated by an oral or written test. The desire is that any written
testing will be as “objective” as possible rather than “subjective” in nature.
Test may consist of: True/False, multiple choice, matching, short answer,
fill-in the blank, ranking alternative choices or any other objective testing
method the officials may choose. Any content of the listed materials
above may be used in decision-making. In addition, participants may view
videos of hunting situations and be asked “shoot or don’t shoot” and
“why.”
You are a 14-year old hunter from Florida. Your mother has promised you
a girls’ hunting trip. Both of you love archery hunting and have decided to
head north to Nebraska and hunt in the Sandhills area of Nebraska.
Archery seasons for both deer and antelope overlap so you have decided
to pursue these two species. The Sandhills are also abundant with other
game species that could make this hunt even more special. Using links to
the websites provided, you both need to research and determine the laws
and regulations that you must follow while in this hunting trip to Nebraska.
As non- residents you have to research which game species might be an
added bonus on your venture, and places that are open to public hunting
in the Sandhills. Guides that you need to research are the: 2014 Public
Access Atlas, 2014 Hunting Guide, 2014 Big Game Hunting Guide, 2015
Turkey Guide, and the 2014 Waterfowl Guide.
Decision Making: Twenty to 40 decision-making questions will be posed.
Questions and testing procedure as determined by officials. Questions may
take a variety of forms.
Hunting Scenario: Ten to 20 hunting scenario questions will be posed.
Questions and testing procedure as determined by officials. Questions
may take a variety of forms. Event Officials will determine an appropriate
time for the testing and will announce to the group prior to beginning the
competition. Reading assistance will be provided.
As determined by Event Officials. 100 points to earn.
Decision Making - 67%, Hunting Scenario - 33%.
WILDLIFE IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT
EVENT DESCRIPTION
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This event includes wildlife identification and management, and
wildlife management techniques or problems. Participants will be
asked to identify specimens or parts of specimens including skulls,
skins, wings, feathers, antlers/horns, tracks, scat or other sign.
Questions relating to relatively simple wildlife management or
ecology may be posed, e.g. habitat preference, breeding or loafing
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COURSE
TIME LIMIT
SCORING
habitat, species specific characteristics or traits, primary activity
times, limiting factors, population dynamics, etc.
Twenty to 40 stations requiring identification, analysis, or
interpretation; up to 100 written questions may be included in this
event. Questions may include habitat, breeding seasons, and
behavior, external identifying features, fundamental principles of
wildlife management, calls and other characteristics. Questions may
take any form.
Participants will move through the course expeditiously without
undue delay. An appropriate time period will be determined by the
officials and announced prior to the competition. The time limit will
be enforced. For preparation purposes, Nebraska has indicated a
time limit of approximately 2 ½ hours. Reading assistance will be
provided.
As determined by Event Officials. 100 points to earn.
Wildlife Identification – 75%, Management – 25%.
HUNTER SKILLS
EVENT DESCRIPTION
This portion of the competition will include:
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Shooting skills: Live-fire including 15 targets for each of the
following:
o Archery (15 possible points)
o Shotgun (15 possible points)
o Small bore rifle (15 possible points)
Map and compass skills (20 possible points)
Other Hunting Skills (35 possible points)
Any hunting related skill or any skill-based element in the resource
manuals listed may be applied in “Other Hunting Skills”. Participants
may be asked to perform, interpret, or explain a skill in a written,
oral, or practical field exercises.
This event may include, but is not limited to:
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Stand or blind location
blinds and blind use
first aid
cutting instruments
hunting clothing choice/footwear
firearms, ammunition
basic ballistics for hunters
GPS navigation & use
recovering game
post-harvest handling
track & sign interpretation
calls & calling
hunt planning
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COURSE
TIME LIMIT AND
SCORING
SHOOTING
EQUIPMENT
Necessary equipment
and supplies required
for the live-fire portions
of this event must be
provided by the
participants.
• optics
• decoys & their use
• care & use of hunting equipment
• tracking & game recovery
• “woodsmanship” & “plainsmanship”
• Any other skill included in the reference
No calculators are allowed on the compass course.
For 2015 the compass course will run the following units: feet
No set course can be predicted, it will depend on the terrain,
facilities, skills selected for testing, etc. Stations for each Hunting
Skill task will be designed as needed. Live-fire situations may not be
“formal” courses of fire, but will seek to imitate hunting situations.
Participants may glass the target prior to shooting if appropriate to
the situation, but no shooter may glass the target from the shooting
line after taking his or her first shot. The course may not be
previewed, scouted, or walked.
The three live-fire events will be scored “hit” or “miss”. A “hit” will
be scored “1” and a “miss” will be scored a “0”. In archery a “hit” will
be the heart-lung vital area on a 3-D target or higher. A “miss” will
be any other shot.
As determined by Event Officials. 100 points to earn. Archery – 15%,
Shotgun – 15%, Rifle – 15%, Map & Compass – 20%, Other Hunting
Skills – 35%.
Only in case of malfunction may a participant change firearm or bow
during the activity. No Rangefinders permitted.
Shooting Equipment must meet the following guidelines:
Smallbore rifle: Any safe rifle in .22 rimfire caliber; maximum
weight including sights of 8.0 pounds with safe hunting triggers (at
least 2.5 pounds). Scopes no greater than 6X. If variable scopes are
used, they must be taped by the Range Officer before the beginning
of the event at no greater than 6X. Range-finder reticules are not
permitted.
Standard velocity .22 LR ammunition or high velocity .22 LR
ammunition is allowed…no “hyper” velocity rounds. A huntingstyle sling no more than 1 ½ inches in width is permitted. All
smallbore rifles are required to use an ECI (Empty Chamber
Indicator) or have the bolt removed and action open when the gun
is not being fired.
Shotgun: 12 gauge or smaller, capable of 2 shots without
reloading, with standard target or field loads of no more than 1 1/8
ounces of shot and shot no larger than #7 1/2. No high brass,
maximum loads.
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Bow: Recurve or compound suitable for hunting (no crossbows),
drawing no more than 60 pounds with suitable arrows tipped with
field points only, are permitted. Hunting sights that are fixed with
no more than 4 sighting pins that neither magnify nor project an
image on the target are permitted. Stabilizers are limited to a
maximum length of 12 inches. All shooting will be at unmarked
distances. Maximum distance to target: Compound – 50 yards;
Recurve – 35 yards.
GAME CALLING
EVENT DESCRIPTION
CALLS
TIME LIMIT
AWARDS
Whether hunting turkeys, ducks, or coyotes, the ability to call in the
desired species is an increasingly important skill for today’s
hunter. Therefore, the intent is for the 4-H Hunting Skills discipline
to incorporate game calling as part of the “Hunter Skills” competition
in 2016. For 2015 it remains for exhibition purposes and will not
figure into the official scoring.
Predator Call - Participants should be ready to demonstrate 2 calls
that could be used when calling in predators to harvest.
#1 - Rabbit in Distress (all)
#2 – Optional
The second call may be any other call that could be used in working
predators to the gun. This could be another rabbit-in-distress call or
a different prey-in-distress call, rodent squeak, bird squawk, a howl,
bark, estrous yip, estrous whine, etc. (a 2nd rabbit-in-distress call will
not score as much as a different call)
Participants will be judged on both calls and their knowledge of
using the calls. The caller should understand and be able to explain
the “what, why, when, where, etc.” of the specific situation when
that specific call would be appropriate.
Competitors will have one minute to complete their predator call.
The clock will begin on the first note of the call and stop on the
acknowledgement of the caller that they are finished with their call.
The top, most accomplished callers will be recognized and
awarded. Depending upon participation numbers, and achievement
of a minimum skill level; up to 5 individuals and two teams will be
recognized and awarded.
The calling contest will be conducted during the competition , time
to be announced at the first coaches/competitors meeting with the
range officers. The top callers will have opportunity to demonstrate
their skill at, or immediately prior, to one of the award assemblies.
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MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE EVENTS
GENERAL RULES
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Muzzleloading rifles will have a marked ramrod in the barrel except while loading or
firing. Loading will take place at the loading line.
No direct loading from bulk containers, cans, bottles, powder horns, etc. is permitted.
o Charges shall be transferred from horn or flask to the muzzle using a powder
measure or similar device.
o Capping or charging will take place on the firing line.
o Upon a cease fire, any muzzleloading rifle shooter with a loaded rifle shall keep
the rifle pointed down range and raise a hand to signal that he/she has a loaded
firearm. The range officer shall issue the command, “Dump it in the hill”, and
the shooter shall fire into the berm to clear the rifle.
o Except while actually measuring a powder charge, no powder container shall be
left open. Any open container will be confiscated by range staff.
EQUIPMENT STANDARD
EQUIPMENT
NGB RULES
INFORMATION
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
PROJECTILE
SCORING
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Rifle: Any traditional or non-traditional NMLRA Conventional muzzle
loading rifle (in-lines permitted);
Sights: Metallic – non-traditional permitted (open or aperture);
Position: Standing –no slings;
Ignition: percussion cap, or flintlock. Number 209 primers are permitted;
Maximum charge of 60 grains of black powder or its equivalent is
allowable. There are no limits on the caliber.
All events are restricted to patched rounds balls only.
Spotting scopes are permitted.
NMLRA Muzzle Loading Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun–except as noted (May
2012 Edition). No open powder containers are permitted on the firing line
except when powder is actually being measured. Any open container will
become the property of the range officer. A separate powder measure
must be used to carry the powder from the container to the muzzle of the
gun. No rifle may be capped or primed until on the firing line and the
command to fire has been given by the range officer. No wooden ram
rods are permitted on the firing line to load or clean guns.
http://nmlra.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/NMLRA-Rules-Regulations2012-website.pdf
25 YARD NOVELTY – Bottles and Haffner Critters Combo
NMLRA Bottle Target (TG2427), and NMLRA Haffner Combination Target
(TG901)
25 yards
10 record shots on each target, 2 per bull, (20 record shots)
80 minutes total running time; May be run in 2 series of 10 shots; 40
minutes/series
Patched soft lead round ball only.
Bottles: as outlined on the target. Completely within neck-10 pts.;
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nicking the neck-7 pts.; within body-5 pts.; nicking the body -3 pts.
Haffner: highest scoring area touched by ball (Note: The latter is less
stringent than standard NMLRA scoring.)
50 YARD BULLSEYE
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
PROJECTILE
SCORING
NMLRA 100 yard 8 ring targets (TG2406)
50 yards
20 shots standing. Sight-in shots permitted but as part of the total
running time.
80 minutes total running time. May be run in 2 series of 10 shots
- 40 minutes/series
Patched soft lead round ball only.
Highest scoring area touched by ball. Note: The latter is less
stringent than standard NMLRA scoring.
MUZZLELOADING RIFLE SILHOUETTE
This is a 4-H ‘hybrid” event that fits neither NRA Black Powder Silhouette nor NMLRA Silhouette.
The steel silhouette and distances are used in order to allow the use of an NRA smallbore
silhouette range and standard NRA targets.
The National Committee and the Nebraska host are doing everything possible to have enough
steel targets for the silhouette event. If, for some reason, we have to resort to using some or
all cardboard targets – they will be scored as either Hit or Miss.
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
PROJECTILE
SCORING
SPOTTER
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½ scale metallic silhouettes (NRA Hunter Pistol) 20 targets
5 Chickens at 40 meters, 5 pigs at 60 meters, 5 turkeys at 77 meters, 5
rams at 100 meters.
5 targets at each distance, one shot per target fired upon in order from
left to right.
20 minutes per bank of 5 targets.
Patched soft lead round ball only.
Target must be knocked over or from its stand in order to be scored as
a hit (1). Targets not knocked over, or hit out of order, will be scored as
misses (0).
Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may
have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting.
The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice.
The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the
shooter or the shooter’s equipment after the shooter assumes their
position on the firing line.
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SHOTGUN EVENTS
GENERAL RULES
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Release triggers are NOT permitted.
Ties will be broken by shoot-off for top 10 individuals and top 5 teams only. Team
shoot-offs are done with all team members. If a team consists of 4 individuals, only the
top 3 scores will count toward the tie-breaker.
In shotgun, all targets will be pulled by hand in all events.
Break action shotguns must be opened immediately upon being uncased with the
muzzle(s) pointed in a safe direction until they are placed in the racks on the range.
Shotguns must be carried from station to station with the action open and the muzzle(s)
pointed in a safe direction.
Practice targets on the shotgun ranges will have the following fees (cost/person):
o Trap & Skeet - $4.50/25 targets
o Sporting Clays - $11.00/50 targets
SKEET
EVENT
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
TIE-BREAKERS &
SCORING
EQUIPMENT
NGB RULES
Standard NSSA (American) skeet
4 rounds (100 targets)
Participants will fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding unnecessary
delay. Shooters should report to their respective field and be ready to
shoot at the scheduled time.
Doubles from stations 3, 4, and 5, miss and out by station. Team shootoffs will follow the same procedure, each team member shooting at the
same station. Any team or individual failing to respond to a call for
shoot-offs three times will forfeit the tie.
Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller, capable of firing two shots without
reloading may be used in skeet. Factory ammunition is required in this
event. Maximum load of 1 ⅛ ounce of size 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, or 9 shot may
be used in this event.
National Skeet Shooting Association (October 2014 Edition)
http://www.nssa-nsca.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/2014-NSSA-RuleBook-rev.-10_14.pdf
TRAP
EVENT
COURSE OF FIRE
DELAY OF MATCH
TIME LIMIT
SHOOT-OFFS
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Standard ATA (American) trap (16 yards)
4 rounds (100 targets) at 16 yards.
No shooter, coach, or spectator shall delay or interrupt the match.
Shooters will take the field when called, call for targets, and fire in an
expeditious manner avoiding unnecessary delay.
Participants will fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding
unnecessary delay. Shooters should report to their respective field
and be ready to shoot at the scheduled time.
One round (25) from the 16 yard line. After one round at 16 yards and
ties still exist, management may increase distance up to 21 yards for
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EQUIPMENT
MOVING BETWEEN
STATIONS
NGB RULES
second round of 25. If ties still exist after second round, then
management may increase distance up to 27 yards if required to break
ties.
Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller firing target ammunition for that gauge
with a maximum load of 1 ⅛ ounce of size 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, or 9 shot may
be used in this event. Factory loads are required.
Shooters shall move to their next station upon completion of the final
shot on each station and the referee’s command. No shotgun will be
loaded and/or closed until that rotation is complete.
Amateur Trap Association (September 2014 Edition)
http://www.shootata.com/Portals/0/pdf/ata_rulebook_web.pdf
SPORTING CLAYS
EVENT
TARGETS
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
SHOOT-OFFS
EQUIPMENT
NGB RULES
10/21/2015
100 target course.
Any sporting clays target may be used in this event.
Any combination of single or double (report and/or true pairs) targets as
determined by shoot management may be thrown at each station on the
course.
Participants will fire in an expeditious manner, avoiding unnecessary delay.
Shoot-offs will consist of any number of targets of any combinations of
singles, pairs, or true pairs as determined by shoot management and
according to NSCA rules.
Any shotgun 12 gauge or smaller, capable of firing two shots without
reloading, and firing target ammunition for that gauge with a
maximum load of 1 ⅛ ounce of size 7 ½, 8, 8 ½, or 9 shot may be
used in this event. Factory loads are required.
National Sporting Clays Association (October 3, 2013 Edition)
http://www.nssa-nsca.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/2013-NSCA-RuleBook-10-3-2013.pdf
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SMALLBORE PISTOL EVENTS
The Youth Safety Handgun Act, as included in the Gun Control Act of 1968, puts restrictions on
the use and possession of handguns by youth under 18 years of age. Youth participating in
National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational must, at all times, follow all provisions of this act.
Therefore, event officials will require “the prior written consent of the juvenile’s parent or
guardian who is not prohibited by Federal, State, or local law from possessing a firearm.” This
written permission must be in possession of the youth – even if a parent/guardian is present.
We suggest a simple statement, reduced to wallet size with the name of the youth, a parent’s
name, address, as well as their signature, and that of a witness and dates. The participant can
laminate this card and keep it with the shooting kit or on their person. This document must be
displayed at check-in. Failure to have this document will require the National Championships
Committee to disqualify the shooter to avoid violation of federal law. All smallbore pistols are required to use a CBI (Clear Barrel Indicator) when the
handgun is uncased and not being fired. Cased pistols will be the last equipment to
be brought to the range and the first to be removed from it.
All events are “single pistol” matches, meaning participants are to shoot the entire course of
fire, with the same pistol. No pistol changes will be allowed between stages, and only one
pistol per shooter is allowed on the line. Pistols may be replaced only if they are disabled or
malfunctioning.
CAMP PERRY ROUND (modified)
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
NRA B-8
25 yards
10 shots slow fire, 15-timed fire and 15-rapid fire; (40 record shots)
Slow fire: 5 minutes (10 shot string)
Timed fire: 20 seconds per 5 shot string
Rapid fire: 10 seconds per 5 shot string
3.1.3 Standard Smallbore Pistol .22 caliber rim fire – The pistol may be
any .22 rimfire pistol, either semi-automatic or revolver. The pistol shall
most closely match the description of a pistol of the NRA Production
Division – except as noted in Rule 3.1 3 or a rule specified in this
synopsis. A Production Firearm is one which is or has been a catalog item
readily available to the general public equipped with factory notch and
post sights. All standard safety features of firearms must operate
properly. The firearm shall have no visible internal or external
modifications except as noted in the NGB rules.
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SHOOTING
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Barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches.
Trigger pull not less than 2 pounds.
.22 caliber rimfire – long rifle
Open sights only (4-H National Championship match rule). Rear
sight may be adjustable, but sight radius no more than 10 inches.
One-hand standing
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POSITION
NGB RULES
NRA Conventional Pistol Rules CP16650 (January 2014 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Pistol/pistolbook.pdf
SLOW-FIRE BULLSEYE – single stage
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
NRA B-8
25 yards
All slow-fire; 40 record shots at 25 yards
10 shots per 10 minute string
Any pistol (single-shot or semi-automatic) or revolver. The pistol shall
most closely match the description of a pistol of the NRA Production
Division – except as noted in Rule 3.4 or a rule specified in this
synopsis. A Production Firearm is one which is or has been a catalog item
readily available to the general public equipped with factory notch and
post sights. All standard safety features of firearms must operate
properly. The firearm shall have no visible internal or external
modifications except as noted in the NGB rules.
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SHOOTING
POSITION
NGB RULES
Barrel length, including cylinder, not more than 10 inches.
Trigger pull not less than 2 pounds.
.22 caliber rimfire – long rifle
Any sights, including telescopic, are permitted with the exception
of those sights that project an image on the target. Open sights
may be adjustable but not over 10 inch sight radius.
One-hand standing
NRA Conventional Pistol Rules CP16650 (January 2014 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Pistol/pistolbook.pdf
SMALLBORE HUNTER PISTOL SILHOUETTE
TARGET
DISTANCE AND
COURSE OF FIRE
FIRING ORDER
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
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½ scale metallic silhouettes
All shooting in banks of 5 targets, shooting from left to right;
10 chickens at 40 meters, 10 pigs at 50 meters, 10 turkeys at 75 meters,
10 rams at 100 meters. 40 record shots.
Each shooter will be assigned to starting position and on command they
will fire at the five targets in that bank in order from left to right. Upon
completion of both banks in that category shooter will move to the right
on command. Shooters firing at rams will rotate to chickens.
30 second ready time and 2 minute firing time for each bank of 5 targets
Any factory available smallbore pistol weighing no more than 5.0 pounds,
operated with a trigger pull of at least 2.0 lbs., chambered for the .22
rimfire long rifle cartridge and having a factory standard barrel length of
no more than 12 inches measured from breech face to muzzle equipped
with any sights that do not project an image on the target. (NRA Pistol
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Silhouette Rule 3.1 and 3.2)
No bolt action pistols, including cannon bolt, turn bolt or
straight bolt will be permitted.
SHOOTING
POSITION
SCORING
SPOTTER
NGB RULES
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Only standing positions may be used, two-hand holds permitted but the
hands and arms must be free of the body and may not touch beyond the
wrist. (NRA Rule 5.8)
Any target knocked over or knocked off the stand in sequence is scored
as a hit (+1), targets missed, spun but not knocked down, or hit out of
sequence is scored a miss (0). In the event of a missing target the scorer
shall permit the shooter to fire on a designated target that remains
standing, counting it as above. If no targets are available, the referee
shall permit those targets to be fired before the shooters rotate to the
next type of target.
Each shooter may have one spotter with them on the firing line who may
have scopes and binoculars to advise the shooter where shots are hitting.
The spotter will also keep time and advise the shooter in a quiet voice.
The spotter must be from the same team. The spotter may not touch the
shooter or the shooter’s equipment after the shooter assumes their
position on the firing line.
NRA Pistol Silhouette Rules CS16830 (January 2011 Edition)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Sil-p/sil-pbook.pdf
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SMALLBORE RIFLE EVENTS
GENERAL RULES
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All smallbore rifles are required to have the action open and a CBI (Clear Barrel
Indicator) in place when the rifle is not being fired and is uncased. Either commercial or
personally made flags are permitted.
Cased rifles will be the last equipment to be brought to the range and the first to be
removed from it.
Official weight of a rifle will be determined with the magazine inserted in the rifle.
SMALLBORE SILHOUETTE RIFLE
TARGET
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
AMMUNTION
SHOOTING
POSITION
SCORING
SPOTTER
NGB RULES
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1/5 scale metallic silhouettes
10 chickens at 40 meters, 10 pigs at 60 meters, 10 turkeys at 77 meters
and 10 rams at 100 meters
15 second ready time and 2 ½ minutes firing time per bank of 5 targets
NRA Smallbore silhouette rifle rules (rule 3.2) are identical to the High
Power Silhouette Rifle (rule 3.1), except for ammunition. A synopsis
follows: maximum weight – 10 pounds 2 ounces including sights. Any
sights, telescopic or metallic, any safe trigger, stocks must be
traditionally styled, conventional configurations such as factory rifle
stocks or silhouette stocks as manufactured by Fajen, McMillan, H-S
Precision and others and barrel: no longer than 30 inches.
Only factory loaded .22 caliber - short, long or long rifle. Hot loads,
such as “Stingers” are not permitted.
Any standing position without artificial support. The rifle will be
supported by the hands and one shoulder. All parts of one hand must
be forward of the pistol grip.
Targets knocked down or off the stand in proper sequence are scored as
hits (+1). Any target shot out of order is recorded as a miss (0). If a
target is not available, the shooter may go to the next available target
or return to an earlier target with scorer knowledge and shoot it as a
substitute. If no targets are available the shooter will get an alibi target
before the next stage begins. Tie scores for the top 10 individuals and
top 5 teams only, will be broken. In the event of a tied score, the score
card will be reviewed and the shooter with the most Ram hits will be
declared the winner. If tie remains, then by the most Turkey hits, then
most Pig hits. If all animal hits are the same, a shoot off on Rams will
determine the winner. The shooters will fire alternate shots until one
shooter misses with the other shooter hitting the target. Shooters will
be allowed one warmup shot with their spotter prior to firing their first
tie breaker.
The spotter must be a teammate and will accompany the shooter to the
firing line, taking a safe position behind the shooter. May quietly advise
the shooter on shots/hits and time remaining. May not touch the
shooter or the shooter’s equipment after the shooter assumes position
on the firing line.
NRA Rifle Silhouette Rules CS16820 (January, 2014 )
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http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/Sil-r/sil-rbook.pdf
NRA THREE-POSITION
TARGET
RANGE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
SIGHTS
AMMUNITION
NGB RULES
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Nebraska will host a 50 yard event.
20 shots in each position – prone, standing, and kneeling – in that order
at 50 meters (or 50 yards); 60 record shots
One (1) minute per record shot prone; two (2) minutes per record shot
standing; and one and one-half (1-1/2) minutes per record shot
kneeling.
Rule 3.2 - any .22 caliber rimfire rifle chambered for .22 short, .22 long,
or .22 long rifle cartridge may be used in smallbore 3-position; no
restriction on barrel length, overall weight of rifle or accessories or
overall weight of rifle and accessories other than those laid out in NRA
Smallbore Three-Position Rifle Rules .
(3.7) Metallic sights, non-corrective
Solid point (40 grains) standard velocity; match or target ammunition
NRA Smallbore Rifle Rules CR16750 (Revised January, 2014)
http://compete.nra.org/documents/pdf/compete/RuleBooks/SBR/sbrbook.pdf
CMP RIMFIRE SPORTER RIFLE
Please read carefully, as there are event rules listed that may not be found in the CMP rules.
8.1.1 Intent and Spirit - The intent and spirit of CMP Rimfire Sporter rules is to provide
smallbore rifle target competitions where competitors use low-cost, readily available sporter
type, .22 caliber rimfire rifles. Any rifle configuration or item of equipment that is not mentioned
in these rules or that is contrary to the intent and spirit of these rules is prohibited. The rifles
and equipment permitted in Rimfire Sporter are strictly limited in order to prevent an
“equipment race” from occurring in the Rimfire Sporter discipline.
Note: In Timed Fire and Rapid Fire stages: after the “Load” command, all actions must be
locked open prior to the “Start” command. Manually holding the action open is not permitted.
Actions may not be unlocked or closed until the shooter is in the firing position with firearm
safely pointed down range.
TARGET
DISTANCE
COURSE OF FIRE
TIME LIMIT
EQUIPMENT
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B-19 CMP Rimfire Sporter Target
25 yards and 50 yards
60 shots for record
50 yards; Prone position-10 shots, Slow fire & 10 shots, rapid fire
Sitting or Kneeling – 10 shots slow fire & 10 shots rapid fire
25 yards; Standing – 10 shots slow fire & 10 shots rapid fire
Slow fire- 10 shots in 10 minutes; Rapid fire- 5-shot strings in 25
seconds (semi-auto) or 30 seconds for manual repeater.
Rifle: Overall weight of the rifle may not exceed 7.5 lbs., with sights. If
sling is used; it may be removed when rifle is weighed.
Any type of action, semi-automatic or manually operated with a trigger pull
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of at least 3.0 lbs.
Stock: Must have standard sporter stock constructed of wood or
synthetic material. Thumbhole stocks, adjustable butt plates or cheek
pieces, and rails or adjustable (moveable) sling swivels are not permitted.
Sling: Standard leather or web sling no wider than 1 1/4 inches may be
used in the prone, sitting or kneeling positions. Must be fixed in at
least one position. (rails with adjustable sling swivels are not permitted).
Sights: Open sights may be used; receiver sights or a scope not
exceeding 6x magnification is permitted; the adjustment device on
variable telescopes must be secured with tape or other similar means so
that it cannot be changed during firing.
Barrel: In accordance with the intent of this event – Sporter rifle barrels
only. Barrels of special composition (carbon) or non-factory styles (i.e.
fluted) are not permitted.
Competition Rules for CMP Games, Rifle and Pistol Matches, 3rd Edition
2015
http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/CMPGamesRules.pdf
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